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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.63, 897.74 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.63, 897.74 and 273.82 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.63 : 897.74 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.63/897.74 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.63x = 897.74 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.63x = 245,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,819.17/598.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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